Arthur Lionel Smith's biography of Erasmus offers a comprehensive look into the life and times of one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance. Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536) was a Dutch philosopher and Christian scholar who is widely regarded as one of the greatest scholars of the northern Renaissance. This biography explores Erasmus's contributions to humanism, his complex relationship with the Reformation, and his enduring legacy as a proponent of intellectual and religious reform. "Erasmus" delves into his early life, his education, his travels across Europe, and his extensive writings, including "The Praise of Folly" and his critical edition of the Greek New Testament. Smith examines Erasmus's impact on education, theology, and the development of modern thought, highlighting his unwavering commitment to reason, peace, and the pursuit of knowledge. This book remains a valuable resource for understanding the intellectual ferment of the 16th century and the life of a man who helped shape the course of European history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
